Wexford Local Development is inviting tenders and applications from Training Providers, Tutors and Youth Leaders to form a new Training Panel to deliver courses to eligible clients. We are looking for applicants who are qualified in their area of expertise, with a learner-centered approach and who have an understanding and experience of working with our target groups […]
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Community Leadership & Capacity Building Training
Wexford Local Development is tendering for the delivery of community leadership and capacity building training for the voluntary and community sector in County Wexford. The training will be funded under the LEADER 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme. The overall aim of the training is to foster future leadership within the voluntary, community sector, helping to build […]
Celebration of Success
People from all over Wexford who have successfully taken part in training with Wexford Local Development will be attending a series of Awards Evening around the county in the next few weeks. The training courses, which are funded under SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme) are QQI accredited and were mostly in the area […]
Free training for January 2018
Wexford Local Development has a number of training opportunities available from January 2018. Places are free for eligible participants. Training available includes Manual Handling, Safe Pass, Driver Theory Preparation, Basic IT and Pre-ECDL and can be accessed in Wexford, Gorey, Enniscorthy and New Ross, for more info call 053 9155800
Fall Prevention Training
This healthcare workshop, taking place in Wexford on Jan 30th, is ideal for those working in or interested in working in healthcare, particularly in a nursing home or home care setting. Click here for workshop details
Communicating with People with Dementia Workshop
Wexford Local Development hosted this workshop in Enniscorthy on December 20th, attended by 16 individuals and facilitated by The Irish Hospice Foundation. It was the third occasion this year that WLD provided this workshop for participants on its healthcare courses. The workshop gives individuals an opportunity to improve their confidence and competence when communicating […]
€1.5m LEADER Grant Aid available to Wexford Businesses in 2018
During 2017, LEADER grant aid of almost €1.6m was allocated to innovative enterprise and community projects throughout County Wexford. During 2018, a further €1.5m is available for niche start-up and expanding businesses across a range of sectors to include tourism, food, creative industries and general enterprise. Grant aid of up to 50% of eligible costs […]
Food Safety Training, December in Gorey
This is a two day training course that covers all the essential (HACCP) modules required for people looking for work where food is prepared or produced. The course is accredited by the Environmental Health Association of Ireland with certification valid for 5 years. For more information email Ann Curtin here or ring 053 9155800
Over €800,000 LEADER Funding Awarded to Community Groups
Fourteen community groups from across the county have been successful in their application to fund the development of local facilities. The recipients stretch from New Ross to Gorey, with a variety of projects being awarded LEADER grant aid, through Wexford Local Development working in partnership with Wexford County Council. Funding has been provided for the […]
Social Enterprise Policy Consultation
Wexford Local Development welcomes the Online Consultation to seek views that will inform Ireland’s first major policy on Social Enterprise. The consultation is being undertaken by the Department of Rural and Community Development, in co-operation with the Social Finance Foundation. The aim of the consultation is to get social enterprises and those with an interest […]